Bloodhound.Exploit.162
Bloodhound.Exploit.162 is a common detection process for TIFF graphics files attempting to exploit the Kodak Image Viewer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (BID 25909). Files detected as Bloodhound.Exploit.162 are deemed malicious and requires a removal. This is very much applicable to operating systems such as Window 2000 Server Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and 2.
Damage Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Manual Removal of Bloodhound.Exploit.162
1. If using Windows Me/XP, System Restore must be disabled to prevent the threat from restoring itself.[how to]
2. Database, pattern and definition files of installed antivirus programs must be updated.
3. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Restart Windows in normal mode.
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